Stephen Dana Younger Scholarship

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Charles Jacob and Mariann Dana Younger established four scholarships honoring each of their sons: Stephen Dana Younger, Scott Charles Younger, Paul Randolph Younger, and Christopher Jon Younger.

These scholarships are an example of family giving to family and demonstrate a way of giving back to your community and telling your children “We are proud of you”. The tradition began with Chuck and Mariann’s parents and is a strong family value that has been passed on to their four sons.

The Younger’s moved from Quincy, Illinois to Findlay in August 1972. The Younger sons graduated from Findlay High School. All of them participated in the band program and were National Honor Society members. They participated in various activities including tennis, soccer, forensics, student government, and debate. Giving of resources and service are fundamental family values that each of the sons has carried forward in their own lives. All of the sons are well educated and independent in thought which also reflects their family priorities.

Stephen Dana Younger was born in 1956 at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital. He attended grade school and junior high school in Quincy, IL. After graduating from Findlay High School, Stephen graduated from Miami University of Ohio and then obtained his Ph.D. in Developmental Economics from Stanford University in California. Stephen has taught economics at Williamstown, MA, Miami University of Ohio and is currently teaching at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. He is also a Senior Research Associate for the Food and Nutrition Policy Program at Cornell University. Steve lives in Ithaca, New York with his wife and two children.

Standard of Determining Eligibility of Students

• The applicant must be a Findlay High School graduating senior who will pursue a four-year degree at an accredited college or university as a full-time student.
• Applicants must have participated in one or more of the following; a varsity sport, the music program, forensics, student government, and/or debate while in high school
• Applicants who have served in a position of leadership such as an officer of his or her class and/or the student government while in high school may receive preference.
• The applicant must have maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average.
• The applicant must show promise in furthering their education and have the potential to make a positive contribution to society.
• Financial need is not a consideration.
• Students who receive full scholarship support from other organizations or institutions will not be considered for this scholarship.

RENEWAL APPLICANTS – Renewal Guidelines

This scholarship may be renewed for up to three (3) consecutive years.

• Recipient must report each year to the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation.
• Recipient has been, and will continue to be, a full-time student and demonstrates normal progress toward the degree program of recipient’s choice.
• Recipient has shown leadership or the potential for leadership in college extra-curricular activities.
• Recipient has not withdrawn or been expelled (however, personal tragedy may be considered as an exception).
• Recipient must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA while at college.
• Selection committee, before renewal, will review any above requirements not met.